What periods do these wood figurines cover?

The pieces span from the early eighteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century, with a strong concentration of nineteenth-century and Edwardian examples. Craft traditions from this broad span reflect varied regional preferences, ranging from European alpine animal groups to Asian hardwoods and folk art figures.

How do I identify a Black Forest carving?

Black Forest carvings are typically rendered in limewood or walnut, focusing on naturalistic wildlife such as bears, deer, and owls integrated into functional objects like bookends or tobacco holders. These pieces often display a deep rich brown tone and originated primarily in Swiss and German workshops during the nineteenth century.

Were these figures meant for display or use?

Many of these carved objects served dual purposes, acting simultaneously as decorative sculptures and functional items like match strikers, whip hooks, snuff boxes, and bookends. Other examples were purely sculptural representations of deities, human figures, or local animals intended solely for domestic display.

What types of wood were commonly used?

Carvers selected specific timbers depending on regional availability and the desired scale of the work, utilising limewood, boxwood, walnut, teak, and dense African hardwoods. Lighter woods like limewood allowed for intricate undercutting in alpine subjects, while heavier hardwoods provided durability for large animal figures.

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These pieces are carved brown wood figurines, bringing tangible craft and historic character to any room through centuries of diverse regional sculpture.

A Superb and Finely Carved Wood Japanese Figure of a Bearded Man

1900 - 1920

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A Superb and Finely Carved Wood Japanese Figure of a Bearded Man

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£375

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19th century

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Charming 19th Century Wood Carving of Shepherd

From Abersoch Antiques

£120

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

19th century

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A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£475

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19th century

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Black Forest Carving of a Cow

From Ropeworks Antiques

£780

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Rare and Glorious Piece of Gnarled Wood Cleverly Carved as a Man with a Boy on His Shoulders

19th century

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A Rare and Glorious Piece of Gnarled Wood Cleverly Carved as a Man with a Boy on His Shoulders

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£575

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19th century

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19th Century Walnut Black Forest Carving

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Hawk / Eagle/ Bird

19th century

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Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Hawk / Eagle/ Bird

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,400

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19th century

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Antique Set of Fifteen 19th Century Miniature Carved Black Forest Bears

From London City Antiques

£1,695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£485

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

1900 - 1920

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Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

From John Howkins Antiques

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The documented objects span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, incorporating both utilitarian items and purely decorative sculptures.

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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17th century

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A Pair of Carved Angel Candlesticks

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£2,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

From London City Antiques

£885

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Finely Carved and Charming Wood Okimono of Two Rabbits

1900 - 1920

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A Finely Carved and Charming Wood Okimono of Two Rabbits

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Well Carved Yoruba Wood Figurines of a Male and Female Seated on Stools

19th century

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Pair of Well Carved Yoruba Wood Figurines of a Male and Female Seated on Stools

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

19th century

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Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£2,980

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Carved Brown Wood Figurine

A Superb and Finely Carved Wood Japanese Figure of a Bearded Man

Charming 19th Century Wood Carving of Shepherd

A Finely Carved Japanese Wood Okimono of Rodent

Black Forest Carving of a Cow

A Rare and Glorious Piece of Gnarled Wood Cleverly Carved as a Man with a Boy on His Shoulders

19th Century Walnut Black Forest Carving

Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Hawk / Eagle/ Bird

Antique Set of Fifteen 19th Century Miniature Carved Black Forest Bears

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure

Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

A Pair of Carved Angel Candlesticks

Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

A Finely Carved and Charming Wood Okimono of Two Rabbits

Pair of Well Carved Yoruba Wood Figurines of a Male and Female Seated on Stools

Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

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